International Crane Foundation, Baraboo

The park consists of a captive flock of approximately 100 cranes, including the only complete collection of all 15 species ever assembled. The campus offers live crane exhibits, crane breeding and rearing facilities, an interactive education center, guided and self-guided tours,
a research library, visitor center, a guest house and over 3 miles of hiking trails set among 93 acres of restored tall grass prairie, oak savanna, wetlands and hardwood forest.

Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens

The Milwaukee County Zoo is considered among the finest Zoos in the country. It is located on 200 wooded acres and is home to approximately 2500 animals, representing 300 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and invertebrates. The Zoo celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1992. In 1892 the Zoo began as a miniature mammal and bird display located in Milwaukee's Washington Park. In 1958 the Zoo moved to its current location and has grown to house its collection of exotic and endangered animals.